Author Topic: Indian Mutiny Project and Blog (Read 7563 times)

AKULA · « **Reply #30 on:** July 15, 2024, 06:34:04 PM »

Lovely paint jobs - very jealous!

Are the quilted shako covers a bit early for the Mutiny? I'm a bit confused on what is/isn't usable for 1857

Mudyinsquall · « **Reply #31 on:** July 16, 2024, 01:16:38 PM »

Thanks for the kind comments

Not as far as I am aware based on books I've read/artworks. Foundry even lists those models in their Indian Mutiny range. I believe the quilted covers were in use in the Sikh Wars and perhaps even as early as 1st Afghan War?

Plynkes · « **Reply #32 on:** July 16, 2024, 02:04:46 PM »

I'm by no means an expert on the subject, but the colour plate posted earlier does represent an officer during the Mutiny. So whoever painted that thought the Somerset mob had quilted covers over shakos.

However, it does seem that quilted covers were rather thin on the ground by this time, and were no longer the norm. If you can even speak of a norm for this conflict, where every single British battalion seems to have turned up in a different uniform to all the others, like it was some kind of Casual Friday or something.

Mudyinsquall · « **Reply #33 on:** July 16, 2024, 03:22:49 PM »

All speed ahead this week the motivation is in full swing.

Finished some Madras Fusiliers to go alongside my Bombay Fusiliers. Only a small unit of 8 leftovers to start with, but these were fun to paint so the unit will likely grow when I get some more models.

I used the following artworks below for reference and settled for a mid tone blue on the caps (They ranged all the way from Dark/Light)

Then a set of leftover characters for various existing units.

From left to right : Officer for Madras Fusiliers, Officer for 34th Cumberland, Generic British Officer, Standard Bearer for my Bombay Fusiliers (Minus the flag yet!), Generic British Officer, Drummer lad for 7th Royal Fusiliers.

Working through my 7th Hussars now and some other Sepoy troops.

Malamute · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2024, 11:56:41 AM »

Love seeing the original Foundry range, I have a soft spot for their early ranges, inc the original FPW figures.

AKULA · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2024, 06:44:53 PM »

Lovely PJs

Am still a big fan of the Foundry range

Mudyinsquall · « **Reply #36 on:** July 20, 2024, 08:06:59 PM »

Thanks for the kind words.

+1 on Foundry range. Plenty of choice and character!

Mudyinsquall · « **Reply #37 on:** July 29, 2024, 10:28:06 AM »

July has been a productive month and I can't see myself stopping anytime soon with the collection.

Possible future scenarios I have planned for August/September are a Siege/Convoy protection, so I'm painting some things in preparation for that.

First up is an Elephant I grabbed in the Foundry Xmas sale, and I've been procrastinating on this for a while. It was however very fun and actually quick to paint up.

Next is some Local Mughal Princes troops that I'll be using as Sepoy Rabble due to them at least having a degree of uniformity). I may yet add another 10 or some swordsmen in similar colors. Again very easy to paint up.

I'm nearly finished on some British cavalry also! They'll be up here soon.

Basementboy · « **Reply #38 on:** July 29, 2024, 02:06:33 PM »

All looks amazing so far- love the elephant

FifteensAway · « **Reply #39 on:** July 31, 2024, 06:45:47 AM »

I have those elephant riders. Well, sort of. In 15 mm by Dixon - two of them.

Nice addition. Been watching. Another reminder of my languishing collection for the Mutiny.

AKULA · « **Reply #40 on:** July 31, 2024, 04:34:19 PM »

more lovely additions...especially like the elephant and passengers

Mad Guru · « **Reply #41 on:** August 03, 2024, 10:23:47 AM »

Everything I have to say has been said already by others, so I'll just repeat how great your paint-jobs and the terrain work on your bases are!

CapnJim · « **Reply #42 on:** August 03, 2024, 09:52:37 PM »

Your latest additions look good. Nicely done!

Mudyinsquall · « **Reply #43 on:** August 07, 2024, 11:59:40 AM »

Thanks for the kind words once again all.

I've finally finished up some British Cavalry but have added to the Lead Mountain again after winning a nice Ebay bid on some lancers

These are painted up as the 7th Hussars most people are familiar with during the period (although they did go through a few uniform variations)

Next a scenic Deployment Point for my 1st Bengal Fusiliers. I'll be doing another one for use in a Siege mission where we see outnumbered Brits take on hordes of Sepoys!

Finally just a few characters, a drummer for my 34th Cumberland, 93rd Highlanders Officer (First attempt at painting tartan go easy, seems to do the trick though) and just another baggage carrier to add to my collection. I may attempt a full two groups of Highlanders at some point but I really need to be in the mood.

Back to gaming towards the end of the month, so if you enjoyed the Battle Reports there is lots more to see yet.

CapnJim · « **Reply #44 on:** August 08, 2024, 12:37:42 AM »

Those all look good, too!

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